Retro Waves

One of the most popular looks to grace the red carpet this year has been a retro wave

One of the most popular looks to grace the red carpet this year has been a retro wave. Celebrities are embracing their inner screen siren from Marcel waves to tumbling curls. The common thread? Every retro hairstyle has a side parting and plenty of hairspray to keep it in place.

For big curls your best tool is heated rollers, we like Babyliss Pro Heated Ceramic Roller Set, £37.95 (lookfantastic.com). Once the rollers have cooled, remove and gently brush out the hair with a soft bristle brush, this gives a look like Penelope or Adele's.

Alternatively try the Marcel Wave, a la January or Emmy Rossum, using a curling tong like John Frieda loose curls ionic styling tong, £29.99 (Boots.com). Simply clamp the hair from root to tip at regular intervals to create that waved look.

To get Pixie or Milla's look use tongs to curl sections all over before tucking one side of your hair behind your ear. Whichever style you choose finish the look with a spritz of L'Oreal Professional tecni.art Sparkling Mist, £11 (lookfantastic.com), it will give your style flexible hold and plenty of shine.

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